2-Day Budget Trip to Yercaud, Tamil Nadu – Under ₹10,000!
Nature, food, adventure – all in one perfect weekend getaway!
📍 Destination: Yercaud – The Jewel of the South
Escape the chaos and breathe in fresh mountain air at Yercaud, a peaceful hill station in Tamil Nadu’s Shevaroy Hills. Ideal for couples, solo travelers, or a friends' weekend out!
🧳 Trip Overview
- Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
- Start/End Point: Chennai (customizable)
- Total Budget: ₹2800–₹3200 per person
- Season: Best visited July to February
- Highlights: Lake boating, local food, trekking, viewpoints
📍 Find Yercaud on the Map
Click the marker to explore Yercaud’s scenic spots
🗓️ Day 1: Travel, Check-in & Sunset Spots
🚆 Chennai → Salem → Yercaud
- Train: Yercaud Express – Sleeper Class: ₹270
- Salem to Yercaud (Bus/Jeep): ₹100
🏨 Budget Stay
- Hotels: Green Park / Sri Silver Inn
- Cost: ₹1000 (shared room = ₹500 per person)
🍽️ Lunch at Sri Saravana Bhavan Elite
Enjoy Tamil-style veg meals: rice, sambar, rasam, poriyal – ₹120
🌸 Sightseeing
- Lady’s Seat, Gent’s Seat, Botanical Garden
- Entry Fees: ₹10–₹30 | Auto Hire: ₹200
🌄 Pagoda Point at Sunset
Panoramic views and cool breeze – the perfect golden hour experience! Free Entry
🌃 Dinner: Street Food & Local Delights
- Try Kothu Parotta, Dosa with Curry – ₹150
🗓️ Day 2: Lake Boating + Trek + Return
☕ Breakfast
Idli, Vada, Pongal + Coffee at local mess – ₹80
🚣 Boating at Yercaud Lake
- 30-min paddle boat – ₹100
🥾 Kiliyur Falls Trek (Optional)
- Entry: ₹10 | Optional Guide: ₹200
🍛 Lunch: Non-Veg Tamil Meals
Chicken Biryani or Mutton Curry with Rice – ₹200
🚆 Return to Chennai
- Bus to Salem: ₹100
- Train back to Chennai: ₹270
- Dinner: ₹100
💸 Budget Summary (Per Person)
| Expense | Cost (₹) |
|---|---|
| Train Travel (Round Trip) | 540 |
| Local Transport | 400 |
| Hotel (Shared) | 500 |
| Food | 770 |
| Activities (Boating + Trek) | 310 |
| Miscellaneous | 200 |
| Total | ₹2720 |
Buffer: Add ₹300–₹500 for personal expenses.
✅ Travel Tips
- Pack light woolens – nights are chilly
- Use reusable bottles – avoid plastic
- Carry cash – ATM access limited in some parts
- Signal may drop on the hills – download offline maps
📦 Essentials to Carry
- Good shoes (for walking/trekking)
- Raincoat or poncho (July–Oct)
- Power bank, water bottle, ID card
🙌 Final Thoughts
Whether you're broke or just spontaneous, this 2-day Yercaud trip delivers fresh air, forest charm, tasty food, and epic views – without emptying your wallet. Try it and thank us later!
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